Initiatives magazine, June 2005 by Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

Saturday, July 16 7:30 pm: Raptors Football Game Sponsored by the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Sunday, July 17 6:05 pm: Huntsville Stars Baseball Joe Davis Stadium Monday, July 18 9:30 am: Proclamation Signing Redstone Arsenal Bowling Alley 11 am: NCO/Soldier of the Year Award Luncheon at Officer’s Club 1:30 pm: Army Community Service Birthday (ACS Building 3338) 4:30-6:30 pm: APBI Mixer Huntsville Museum of Art 6:30-9:30 pm: Concert in the Park 249th Army Band of the West Virginia Army National Guard Local band, Buckler, to open Fireworks around 9 pm Tuesday, July 19 8 am-5 pm: APBI Conference 5:30 pm: Armed Forces Salute Dinner Sponsored by AUSA and the City of Huntsville 3 pm: Soldier Show VBC Concert Hall 7 pm: Soldier Show VBC Concert Hall Wednesday, July 20 6:30 – 8 am: Soldiers’ Breakfast, VBC North Hall – AUSA 8 am-5 pm: APBI Conference 7 pm: Soldier Show VBC Concert Hall (VIP Show) Thursday, July 21 Armed Forces Celebration Golf Tournament – Redstone Golf Course -------------------------

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initiatives Huntsville/Madison County • Chamber of Commerce

june 2005

f eatures cover story

Duty Calls Supporting Those Who Support Our National Defense

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Huntsville/Madison County, Alabama is located in the middle of the southeastern United States, with more than four million people within a 100-mile radius. The Huntsville community is the primary economic hub of the northern Alabama/southern Tennessee region. Huntsville/Madison County’s economy is known as one of the strongest in the South, with low unemployment, strong job growth and income levels leading the region. Business growth and investment from U.S. and international companies have made it one of the country’s top “hot spots” for growing a business and raising a family.

MSFC: Vision for Space Exploration

UAVs: Economies of Scale

Destination: Redstone

Huntsville Moves Up on Forbes, others

BRAC: Where we go from here

The Missile & Space Intelligence Center

d e v e l o p me n t s HREGI Investors

Community Profile

Huntsville: Historical Timeline

Member Developments

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HREGI Investors Chairman’s Council

($50,000+ invested: Private Sector)

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama Huntsville Hospital • Regions Bank

Development Partners

($50,000+ invested: Public Sector)

City of Huntsville • Huntsville Utilities • Huntsville/Madison Co. Airport Authority • Madison Co. Commission • TVA

President’s Circle

A Message from the President Dear Chamber of Commerce Investors, Community Leaders and Friends: In the business of economic development we market the Huntsville/Madison County community based on its strengths, and simultaneously we attempt to understand and deal with any issues which may negatively impact its marketability. The process is dynamic and exciting. In the ever-changing global economy we are often presented with new growth possibilities – it is always a welcome opportunity to respond to the businesses and organizations considering growth in Huntsville. The strategic plan which is the basis of the Huntsville Regional Economic Growth Initiative provides us with clear priorities for the work we do at the Chamber, but it is frequently the things we can’t control that cause us to be especially excited. This was the case recently when our New York media promotions firm, Development Counsellors International, tipped us off that Huntsville could possibly again be listed among Forbes top business cities. Because Huntsville was ranked #8 last year, it occurred to us that while the top 10 ranking would be great, we didn’t want to slip to either #9 or #10! The good news became official on May 5, when we received word that Huntsville is this year ranked by Forbes as the 6th Best Place for Business and Careers in America. Our community continues to receive high rankings and accolades from other news sources, most recently Salary.com, which rates the combination of personal income and cost of living for Huntsville as second-best in the U.S. Additionally, Foreign Direct Investment magazine, a subsidiary of the London-based Financial Times, has recognized Huntsville as the second most cost-effective city in America. This issue of Initiatives addresses the Huntsville area economy’s outstanding federal infrastructure surrounding the defense and space industries. Huntsville has achieved global recognition as a leader in defense and space, and the articles in this Initiatives which describe work at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and programs at Redstone Arsenal, including the Missile and Space Intelligence Center and UAVs, are excellent examples of Huntsville’s technological capabilities. This Initiatives is timed to coincide with Huntsville’s Armed Forces Celebration Week, scheduled for July 18-24. This is a special time for Huntsville as we pay tribute to our armed forces, and recognize how important our defense technology is to the world and the enormous impact the defense industry has on our regional economy. Given the strengths of our unique Huntsville area economy, business opportunities which are immediately before us and the momentum stemming from the recognition Huntsville continues to receive, the Chamber is reflecting on the community’s first 200 years during this bicentennial year with the strong belief that our best years are still ahead.

Brian Hilson President & CEO Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County

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($25,000-$49,999 invested)

ADTRAN • AmSouth Bank • BellSouth • The Boeing Co. Colonial Bank • Compass Bank • Crestwood Medical Center The Huntsville Times • Redstone Federal Credit Union SouthTrust Bank

Chamber Trustees

($10,000-$24,999 invested)

Avocent Corp. • Beason & Nalley • Bill Penney Toyota Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Ala. • Camber Corp. • CINRAM COLSA Corp. • Continental Airlines • Huntsville Area Assoc. of Realtors • Huntsville/Madison Co. Builders Association Intergraph Corp. • Lamar Outdoor Advertising Northrop Grumman • Panalpina • SAIC • SPARTA SportsMed • Teledyne Brown Engineering

Progress Partners

($5,000-$9,999 invested)

AEgis Technologies • Analytical Services • Applied Data Trends • BAE Systems • Balch & Bingham • Coldwell Banker/ McLain Real Estate • Colonial Properties Consolidated Construction • Dynetics • Enfinger Steele Development • Engelhard Corp. • ERC First American Bank • First Commercial Bank • HiWAAY Internet Services International Diesel • Intuitive Research & Technology Corp. Keystone Foods Corp. • Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne LG Electronics Alabama • MORGAN Research Corp. • NAI Chase Commercial Realty • The Orthopaedic Center • Parker Hannifin Corp. • Radiology of Huntsville • Samples Properties Sirote & Permutt • J. Smith Lanier & Co. • SOUTHBank The Surgery Center of Huntsville • Turner Universal Construction • WAFF-TV • Wilmer & Lee • Anonymous

Progress Investors

($2,500-$4,999 invested)

Averbuch Realty Co. • Baron Services • Bradley Arant Rose & White • Chapman Sisson Architects • Cintas Corp. • Currie Systems • DESE Research • Fountain Parker Harbarger & Assoc. Fuqua Osborn Architects • The Heritage Club • Huntsville Tractor & Equipment • Infinity Technology • Jacobs Sverdrup JH Partners Architecture & Interiors • Johnston, Moore, Maples & Thompson • Kudzu Productions • Lamb Commercial Services • Madison Research Corp. • Oceaneering International Radiance Technology • SESI • Southern Natural Gas Co. 3D Research Corp. • Wesfam Restaurants • Westar Corp. WHNT-19 • Wilson Lumber • Woodland Homes of Huntsville

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(<$2,500 invested)

Ala. Psychological Services Center • Allied Photocopy • Arnold Hornbuckle • Available Plastics • Bama Jammer • Belzon • Blue Creek Investment Partners • Charles G. Robinson • CityScapes Crabtree Rowe & Berger • Curves: Hampton Cove • Davidson Technologies Decatur Transit • FLS • Grogan’s Jewelers • G.W. Jones & Sons General & Automotive Machine Shop • Gray Research • Heartland Sunrooms & Spas • Heritage Bank • Huntsville Marriott • Ivan Allen Mercer & Assoc. • O & S Enterprises • OMI Padgett Bus. Service Park Supply Co. • Pearce Construction Phoenix Industries • Quantitech RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove • RNR Ventures • Russ Russell Commercial Real Estate • S&S Photography • Sellers Aerial Photography Snelling Personnel Services • Southwest Research Institute • SRS Technologies • Stanley Construction • State Farm’s Marshall England Taos Industries • Tetra Tech • The Real Yellow Pages® from BellSouth Vulcan Heating and Air Conditioning • West Huntsville Land Co. Westwind Technologies Corp. • White, Fleming & Co.

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The Vision for Space Exploration calls for more ambitious human and robotic exploration of our solar system, starting with robotic missions to the moon by 2008 and human expeditions no earlier than 2015 to enable exploration of Mars and beyond.

Returning the Space Shuttle (below) to flight is the first step in realizing the Vision for Space Exploration. The Marshall Center is responsible for the Space Shuttle’s propulsion elements (right).

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center: Focused on the Vision for Space Exploration

resident Bush’s Vision for Space Exploration, outlined in January 2004, will require NASA to go farther, stay longer, and do more than ever in the history of the space program. No one is more up to this awesome challenge than Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Marshall has been a key leader and contributor to some of NASA’s most significant programs throughout the space agency’s 45-plus-year history, including: • Launching the 1961 flight of the first U.S. astronaut into space • Engineering Apollo missions to explore the moon • Developing and operating America’s Space Shuttle fleet • Developing the Hubble Space Telescope • Constructing the International Space Station Today, the men and women of Marshall are committed to continuing NASA’s mission and supporting the successful, sustainable and affordable implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration. This vision, which calls for the Space Shuttle’s safe return to flight, completion of the International Space Station, and human and robotic exploration of the solar system, provides the potential to seek answers to some of the most fundamental questions about life beyond Earth. Here is how Marshall is supporting these plans while looking solidly to the future.

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Space Shuttle Return to Flight The upcoming mission, STS-114: Space Shuttle Return to Flight, will take a sevenmember crew to the International Space Station. The mission is the first of two to evaluate new thermal protection system inspection and repair techniques and to deliver supplies and equipment to the International Space Station. The shuttle propulsion office at Marshall is responsible for the design, development, testing, and flight performance of the shuttle’s external tank, main engines and solid rocket boosters.

The International Space Station Marshall plays a key role in maintaining the International Space Station (ISS), the largest and most complex international scientific project in history. Marshall supports hardware development and science operations for the ISS. The Payload Operations Center at Marshall is NASA’s primary space station science command post, coordinating scientific and commercial experiments on the station as well as maintaining continuous Earth-tostation science communications. Marshall is also heavily focused on space station environmental controls and life support systems including water recovery, electrical power, thermal controls and air processing.

Exploration of the Solar System Marshall is leveraging its transportation

systems expertise to support the vision for human and robotic exploration of the solar system. This expertise spans the entire range needed, from “leaving the Earth” to “mobility on the moon.” In support of Bush’s Vision, Marshall is currently focused on contributing to the development of launch vehicles, crew exploration vehicles (CEVs), advanced technologies for nuclear-powered transportation, and robotic lander opportunities.

Prepared for the Future Throughout NASA’s history, the agency has pursued robotic and manned missions, advancing the public’s knowledge across several fronts – astrophysics, terrestrial science, and orbital and suborbital manned flight. Though NASA will always be most known for its focus on space, the agency and Marshall also work diligently to offer solutions to many national challenges that will continue to affect us all in the future including promoting homeland security, protecting public health, predicting severe weather, and finding renewable energy. Regardless of the program or initiative, Marshall is prepared for the future, offering the capabilities and experience essential to future research, science and exploration missions. These key capabilities include: • Large, Complex Systems Development and Integration • Space Transportation and Propulsion Systems Development • Scientific Research and Instrument Development • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing continued on page 12

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Large Complex Systems Development and Integration Marshall’s priorities are centered on NASA’s developmental engineering and integration needs for exploration, and the center has a robust end-to-end capability for integrated development of the large, complex, humanrated space systems required for exploration. Marshall’s experience extends beyond that of being an earth-to-orbit propulsion center. In its 40-year history, Marshall has led the developmental engineering and integration of very complex systems including: • Chandra X-Ray Telescope – a spacecraft revolutionizing our understanding of the high energy universe • Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology (DART) – a spacecraft to launch, rendezvous and operate in close proximity to another targeted spacecraft already in orbit • International Space Station Nodes – large-scale structures fabricated for human habitation and extra-vehicular activity • Burst and Transient Source Experiment (BATSE) – the most successful instrument on one of NASA’s

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great telescopes, the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, examining the most energetic explosions in our universe • Scientific Instruments for Advanced Robotic Spacecraft – instruments to help improve our understanding of phenomena such as the high-energy behavior of the Sun and its effects on our planet and the solar system • Space Shuttle Propulsion Elements – critical elements include the main engines, solid rocket motors, and external tank To effectively support its developmental engineering and integration programs, Marshall has a comprehensive set of facilities and in-house engineering capability that, while existing elsewhere individually, does not exist anywhere else at one location on Marshall’s scale. Marshall’s experience base and infrastructure are unique among civil space organizations both in the diversity of systems handled and in the deep expertise in space flight systems requiring human rating. Additionally, Marshall can uniquely leverage the community’s expertise in the integration of complex systems development and integration, pulling talent from the adjacent U.S. Army space and missile organizations, Cummings Research Park – the second largest research park in America – and the University

of Alabama in Huntsville. Other relationships and partnerships also create synergies in Marshall’s main business lines that can positively influence the Vision for Space Exploration.

Space Transportation and Propulsion Systems Development Marshall’s reputation as a leader in transportation and propulsion systems was born with the first flight of the Redstone Rocket and solidified during the development of the Saturn series of launch vehicles during the 1960s and the Space Shuttle propulsion elements during the 1970s. Throughout the past two decades, Marshall has continued to build on its legacy of launch vehicle and propulsion development, redesign, and integration. These capabilities position the center to play a central role in the nation’s future launch vehicle development. Marshall is currently focusing on three key areas related to space transportation and propulsion systems development: • Crew/Cargo Launch Vehicles – Marshall’s role in exploration systems research and technology focuses on a range of launch, flight and support technologies and capabilities that will enable future human and robotic space exploration beyond low Earth orbit. continued on page 14

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Marshall has extensive experience in space vehicle design and development and the strong technical competence required to design, develop, test and operate a space vehicle. Marshall provides system requirements definitions, program management and engineering support for the development of these vehicles. Marshall’s efforts will help define future exploration-based space transportation systems. • Nuclear Technology – Marshall’s role in Project Prometheus encompasses research into simulated nuclear systems and technology, focused on surface power applications, nuclear-thermal technologies and nuclearelectric options for interplanetary travel. • Aerospace Propulsion Technology – Marshall is working on revolutionary aerospace propulsion technologies from advanced chemical, magnetic and propellant-free propulsion systems to all-new energy sources such as space solar power and high-energy electric propulsion. These propulsion concepts could significantly reduce costs and the size of spacecraft or travel times, making it possible to travel rapidly between planets – and to the edge of our solar system. To carry out the work, Marshall opened a new, state-ofthe-art propulsion research laboratory in 2004.

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Scientific Research and Instrument Development The exploration of our cosmos requires cutting-edge research in next-generation optics and communications systems, advanced propulsion systems and materials science. Marshall supports a broad range of scientific research and development that has led to many successes including: • Hubble Telescope – launched in April 1990, Marshall was instrumental in developing the Hubble Telescope which continues to provide scientists with copious data, eye-popping imagery and an ever-expanding look at the universe. • Chandra X-Ray Observatory – launched in 1999, Marshall manages the operation and science activities of the Chandra X-Ray Telescope, which identifies and determines the relationships among celestial objects and seeks to explain the history and origin of the universe. • Gravity Probe B Mission – launched in April 2004, the spacecraft is testing two predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, with results expected in 2006. This vehicle is one of the most complex spacecraft ever built.

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Due to limited commercial availability, NASA must also advance the development of materials and manufacturing processes to meet its exploration needs. Examples of needs Marshall is helping to fulfill include development of new materials for propulsion systems and spacecraft manufacturing, and radiation shield materials for crew and vehicle protection and survivability. Marshall has nurtured a set of capabilities that have contributed to past achievements and are mutually reinforcing for future achievements yet to be realized. Griffin Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, Marshall Space Flight Center is dedicated to continuing support of NASA’s missions, and is actively defining its future in the Vision for Space Exploration. Newly-appointed NASA Administrator Michael Griffin sees Marshall’s capabilities as critical to getting to the moon or Mars. Marshall plans to continue on this path, focusing on continually building a capable, committed, forward-thinking workforce; actively seeking partners and productive relationships; and obtaining necessary resources to create technologies to enable the vision. Marshall is dedicated to providing the capabilities, expertise and leading-edge technologies needed to advance the President’s vision and the nation’s overall understanding of the universe.

In orbit for over five years, the highly successful Chandra X-Ray Observatory is unlocking the secrets of our universe.

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Maryland guardsmen work together to get the Shadow on the ramp and ready for takeoff. 1st Lt. Michael Johnson says there are approximately 150 steps to get the Shadow ready for flight.

Economies of Scale With models that launch from the palm of a hand to those with 50-foot wing spans, the U.S. Army’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles strive for efficiency while saving lives

ith just 10 percent of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) budget, the U.S. Army’s UAV Systems Project Office at Redstone Arsenal is providing about 50 percent of the of the unmanned mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Furthermore, Col. John Burke, U.S. Army project manager, UAV Systems, estimated the Army currently flies somewhere between 75 and 80 percent of all UAV operations conducted by the DoD. By providing tactical commanders with real time, highly accurate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information, these UAVs support an integrated strike capability. “We’ve enabled commanders to do things they never thought about before, and then springboard to

even more applications,” informed Burke. “We’ve saved a lot of lives.” The UAV support to America’s warfighters is expanding to include weaponization, specialty payloads and linkage to manned aviation. Unique among the armed services, the Army builds and fields its UAVs as systems to include aircraft, ground control stations, communications and logistics. The systems are standardized to minimize training time from system to system and to enhance flexibility. The Army has centralized its UAV acquisition management at Redstone Arsenal, home of the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and Program Executive Office Aviation. “So everything from continued on page 19

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Lt. Col Andrew Ramsey, Ground Maneuver UAV product manager, holds the Raven, a small unmanned aerial vehicle, located in the same product office as the Shadow. The Raven is a hand-launched reconnaissance and surveillance tool.

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the science and technology, research and development, procurement and sustainment – which is the post fielding support – is done here: From the smallest, hand-thrown, 90minute endurance UAV to the largest with a 50-foot wingspan and 20 or more hours of endurance,” the colonel remarked. Testing and training are accomplished in a variety of locations, with Redstone hosting some of the new equipment training. Redstone has also conducted experiments using UAVs to carry droppable medical pods. The pods can carry medical supplies such as blood, bandages and drugs. The Department of Homeland Security is studying the utilization of UAVs in their counterterrorism plans to protect the nation. In the three years he’s been program manager, Burke said the U.S. Army has established four current and four future systems. “That’s pretty exhilerating,” he affirmed. What’s the most rewarding aspect of his job? “We’ve gone from seven UAV systems in the whole Army to by the end of Burke this year having up over 450 systems,” Burke responded. Col. Burke, who retires in July 2005, noted the last three years have seen the same kind of spikes manned aircraft experienced in the 1920s.

Examples of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Systems at Redstone Arsenal • Hunter UAV System • Shadow Tactical UAV System • Raven Small UAV System • Army IGNAT UAV System 19 Initiatives June 2005

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Duty Calls

REDSTONE

Supporting Those Who Support Our Nation’s Defense T he lifeblood of the U.S. Army’s missile and space research and development programs pump vigorously through Redstone Arsenal. With tenants including the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, the Space and Missile Defense Command, the Missile Defense Agency, a number of program executive offices and joint services operations, Redstone has become, according to Senator John Warner, R-Va., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, “the cornerstone” of the U.S. missile defense program. Established in 1941, Redstone Arsenal has been

“Many people who are relocated to our city through job transfers easily become involved in our community and tell me on a regular basis that, although they were unsure when they first arrived, they love Huntsville and plan to stay indefinitely! We hope this will be the case with all new residents transferred to Huntsville in the future.” ~ Mayor Loretta Spencer, City of Huntsville “Madison County has developed from a farming community to a hightech center that reflects the foresight, planning and hard work of people who want to shape the future yet preserve our rich heritage. Close to 50 Fortune 500 companies have operations in Madison County. None of our growth happened by chance, but is the result of the vision and action of people who strive to maintain and improve the quality of our life in this cosmopolitan community.” ~ Chairman Mike Gillespie, Madison County Commission

the Army’s center for missile and rocket programs for about five decades. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Defense Intelligence Agency and many other federal organizations reinforce Redstone’s reputation as a unique joint, high-tech federal campus. The military and civilian men and women of Team Redstone deserve special recognition for their professionalism, dedication, loyalty and patriotism. More than any single group, they are the reason the U.S. Army and U.S. Department of Defense consider Redstone Arsenal to be a vital component of the nation’s security. Through the years, many members of Team Redstone have been subject to transfer. Whether transferring in or out of activities based at Redstone, the dedication to service and the strategic, adequate defense of the United States remains paramount for those following assignments. While the initial recommendations handed to the nine-member Base Realignment and Closure Commission in May are far from final determinations, the Tennessee Valley stands ready to welcome incoming personnel. “Huntsville’s city leaders understand that moving to a new community can be stressful,” noted Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer. “To help ease that stress, we plan to set up a “one stop” facility for new residents to take care of the many errands associated with relocating. These include items such as driver’s licenses, car tags, sports leagues for kids, health cards and pet licenses. We provided this for new residents from the last BRAC transfer and the results were extremely positive. This gesture is a way to communicate our appreciation for coming to Huntsville,” the mayor added.

BRAC ’95: comments from current residents who transferred from St. Louis to become part of TEAM REDSTONE

The Sparkman Center is a campus-style complex, consisting of 992,390 square feet in 9 structures. The complex provides administrative facilities for 3,000+ people, in addition to special purpose space for functions such as automated data processing, emergency operations, communications, special access programs, conferences and training. Also included are a cafeteria, physical fitness center, convenience store, snack bar, and service center. In addition to serving as headquarters for the AMCOM commander and the LOGSA director, this unique complex also houses supporting staff offices, directorates and centers. By consolidating these organizations, the U.S. Army has enhanced the efficiency of its operations while saving taxpayer dollars. Many cost-saving features are built into the complex, including a smart floor system, demountable walls, energy monitors and steam conversion units. Demountable walls and smart floors allow the physical space to be reconfigured without modifying the infrastructure. Energy monitors maintain a constant temperature within the complex. Steam conversion units use steam generated by a solid waste incinerator to heat and cool. Durable surfaces such as pre-cast concrete on the exterior walls, vinyl wall covering on the interior walls, and terrazzo on the corridor floors, result in lower maintenance costs. The 50-year wear surfaces and advanced technology (such as fiber optics wiring) within the complex will serve the AMCOM well into the 21st century. The complex was designed and built to look and operate like a corporate headquarters facility. A white noise system, which breaks sound waves and prevents their transmittal over certain distances, ensures privacy and reduces noise in the work area.

We’re working our way through the modernization program … Redstone is on the cutting edge. Missile defense, I know, is a very special interest to you. In my view, it will strengthen considerably this year because it’s an absolute necessity …You need only look at several areas of the world that are extremely troublesome … [We’re in] danger until we complete our missile defense program. The Redstone facility is the cornerstone of the whole system. – Selected comments by Senator John W. Warner R-Va., and Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville Madison County and Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce on May 10, 2005, in Washington D.C.

Charles Urban, operations dean for the AMCOM Acquisition Center University

“In a single word, my reaction was , ‘Wow’!” said Charles Urban, the current operations dean for the AMCOM Acquisition Center University on Redstone Arsenal. On March 1, 1995, Urban received the transfer call that would eventually take him to Redstone Arsenal, a place he had heard of, but had never visited. While “wow” wasn’t necessarily his first thought upon hearing the news, it expressed Urban’s overall response when he saw his new hometown. “My expectation was for Huntsville to be a typical G-I town,” said Urban, Instead, he was “blown away” by the high-tech industry, cultural and recreational opportunities and easy commute to a pristine workplace. Particularly, Urban was awed by the high tech achievements by Redstone tenants. The arsenal’s location on the Tennessee River was another eye-opener. “I never owned a boat until I moved here,” he grinned. He favors a lunch-time break at the recreational facility on the banks of the river. Urban, a long-time member of Kiwanis International, transferred his St. Louis membership to Huntsville and is now president of the Kiwanis Club of Huntsville. He is also a ticket-holder for the local Broadway Theater League and is a member of the Rocket City Dance Club. “I really enjoy the club’s benefit dance for the National Children’s Advocacy Center.” The center is based in Huntsville. Urban has no plans of moving back to St. Louis. Apparently, he doesn’t have to – “I love it when my family visits, but then they don’t want to go home!” he exclaimed.

Bob North Blackhawk Project Manager’s Office, PEO Aviation

It was with some misgivings that Bob North and his family readied for a move to Huntsville in 1997. After all, they didn’t know much about Huntsville and what they knew of Alabama didn’t give them a warm feeling. “The general impression we had was pretty bottom of the list,” noted North. But in 1996 the Norths decided to have a good look around. The result was a turn-around in how they felt. “Once you arrive, you see how cosmopolitan it is,” said North. But what really warmed his heart was his first drive to the arsenal. “What a great change from working in an old ammo factory located in a less than safe area with insufficient parking,” he sighed. He found his daily commute was greatly shortened and made all the more pleasant by the pastoral setting against the foothills of the Appalachians. The modern office, lab and work spaces, and secured, gated arsenal added to his contentment of having become part of Team Redstone. All moved in, the North’s young children quickly settled into “beautiful schools with comparable academic opportunities,” Bob North asserted. He added, “This is home to my boys.” North continues to be gratified by the area’s growth and increasing choice in shopping and restaurants.

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Marianne McGee executive asssistant to BG Bill Phillips, PEO Aviation

With opportunities waiting in either Massachusetts or Alabama, the McGees carefully weighed their transfer options. “We decided we’d get a better house with the Redstone move, plus it’s a closer drive to family still in St. Louis,” Marianne McGee commented. As they anticipated, the McGees did find a lovely house in the Madison

community of Edgewater, but a few pleasant surprises were in store. “We really enjoy theater and thought local offerings would be second rate,” she noted. McGee added she was gratified by the first rate productions available in downtown Huntsville. Another surprise for the McGees was the geographic features of the area. “We had no idea there were mountains here.” The temperate climate, ease of traffic and ability to quickly access social opportunities were also numbered among immediate positive responses. “I was very concerned about healthcare,” noted McGee, “but the facilities and doctors are outstanding.” She noted she has received

excellent medical service, well beyond the ordinary. With close to eight years under their belts the McGees have frequent discussions of whether they’ll stay or return to St. Louis and family upon retirement. “If we do move back, it will be a duty-bound decision,” she said.

Sandy Garcia procurement analyst, PEO Aviation

It didn’t matter where the transfer would take her; Sandy Garcia wasn’t thrilled about going. The Garcias had two young children and were apprehensive about schools. They moved to the Harvest area of Madison County and when they arrived at Monrovia Elementary with children in tow they were quickly relieved. “It was a wonderful experience; Beth Vandiver, the teacher, welcomed the children with open arms and made them feel great,” said Garcia. She and her husband are upbeat about the educational opportunities afforded in the area. Like many of the others from St. Louis, the Garcias appreciate the great weather, mountains and relaxed atmosphere of the Tennessee Valley. “We do miss professional sports,” she noted but also added they remain busy with their children’s many sports activities. “The Huntsville area really caters to children’s sports.”

Top Cities for Cost of Living Report by Salary.com says Huntsville, Ala., rates second for average pay and cost of living Salary.com has ranked nearly 200 cities from best to worst. The new Salary.com Pay Power Report rates New London, Conn., as the “best” city and New York City as the “worst.” 22 June 2005 Initiatives

Huntsville Moves Up on Forbes List of Best Places for Business and Careers F

orbes has named Huntsville, Alabama its sixth best city for business and careers, moving the North Alabama community up two places from 2004’s number eight rank. “I’m thrilled that Huntsville has moved up on the Forbes list of Best Places for Business and Careers. Our improved ranking this year is evidence that our economy is stronger than ever and our city is thriving,” provided City of Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer. Jim Link, chairman of the board for the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County added, “Huntsville/Madison County had its best year ever in 2004 for announced jobs within our core industry sectors, and the momentum of our strategic growth and metro area market expansion should continue to attract the attention of corporate executives.” According to the Forbes article, Huntsville “has a lot of highly educated people, including the highest concentration of engineers in the country.” The publication also reported Huntsville’s median home price is the lowest of any of its top ten places. The survey encom-

passed the 150 biggest regions in the nation. The rankings weighed business costs (labor, energy, tax and office space expenses) and living costs (housing, transportation, food and other household expenditures), as well as culture and leisure opportunities, education levels of the work force, job and income growth, and migration patterns over the last five years.

Other 2005 Listings Huntsville ranks second in Most Cost Effective U.S. Cities and States of the Future June/July 2005 ~

Foreign Direct Investment Magazine

Huntsville ranks in Popular Science’s list of America’s Top 50 Technology Hotspots March 2005 ~

Popular Science Magazine

Huntsville among the South’s Top 5 Metros for Quality of Life March 2005 ~

Expansion Management Magazine Huntsville boasts a lot of highly educated people, including the highest concentration of engineers in the country, at 7.2 percent of the workforce.

University of Alabama in Huntsville Graduate Engineering Management Program ranked best in U.S. January 2005 ~ American Society for Engineering Management

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Where we go from here

ost notably, the Pentagon has recommended moving the headquarters of the Army Materiel Command and the Space and Missile Defense Command from northern Virginia to Redstone. Plus, Missile Defense Agency work is recommended to move from Virginia to Redstone. Release of the Pentagon’s recommendations, however, is not the final step. There is a challenging, arduous road ahead and significant changes could occur. The Chamber will proceed with both vigor

and caution, paying strict attention to the hearings held around the country by the BRAC Commission, protecting positive recommendations and seeking inroads to offer persuasive arguments for keeping jobs at Redstone Arsenal. According to the U.S. Army News Service, military value defined as the installation’s ability to contribute to future missions, joint missions and operational readiness, is the primary focus for analyzing installations. The selection criteria also consider potential costs

and savings, community support and environmental considerations. The 2005 BRAC process will identify innovative ways to consolidate, realign or find alternative uses for current facilities to ensure that the United States continues to have the best prepared and best equipped military in the world. To consider the process complete would be a tremendous error. Over the past two years, we’ve been conditioning for the fight in front of us. Tennessee Valley BRAC Contributors: • State of Alabama • Madison County • Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce • Marshall County • Morgan County • Morgan County Chamber of Commerce • Limestone County • Jackson County • Lincoln County, TN • City of Huntsville • City of Madison • City of Arab • City of Athens • City of Decatur • City of Scottsboro • City of Fayetteville, TN • Committee of 100 • Huntsville-Madison County Builders Association *Specifically BRAC 05 recommends that the following activities relocate to Redstone Arsenal:

Incoming Activities What: Activities in rotary wing air platform research, and development, acquisition, test

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BRAC Timeline May 13, 2005, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld forwarded the department’s recommendations to the BRAC Commission.

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The commission will then forward its report on the recommendations to the president by Sept. 8, 2005.

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The president will have until Sept. 23, 2005, to accept or reject the recommendations in their entirety.

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If accepted, Congress will have 45 legislative days to reject the recommendations in their entirety or they become binding on the department.

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Meeting New Demands “Our current arrangements, designed for the Cold War, must give way to the new demands of the war against extremism and other evolving 21st Century challenges.” ~ Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld May 13, 2005

Source: U.S. Department of Defense

and evaluation activities from Fort Rucker, and Warner-Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Why: Establish Joint Center for Rotary Wing Air Platform RDA T &E. What: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) functions and US Army Space & Missile Defense Command (SMDC) from various leased locations. Why: Consolidates headquarters to one location, moves personnel from leased office space in the National Capital Region, and provides enhanced force protection for DoD activities on a military installation. What: HQ, Army Materiel Command (AMC) and United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) from Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Why: Moves Army headquarters agencies out of the National Capital Region and colocates AMC Headquarters with one of its major subordinate commands. What: 2nd Recruiting Brigade from Fort Gillem, Georgia. Why: Locates the unit in a central southeastern U.S. location with access to a transportation center in Huntsville, Alabama. continued on page 36 25 Initiatives June 2005

c o m m u n i t y p ro f i l e

TOP 10 EMPLOYERS

Madison County

City of Huntsville

City of Madison

Huntsville Metro Area

U.S. Army/Redstone Arsenal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14,599

Population 2000 Census

276,700

158,216

29,329

342,376

SAIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,300

2004 Estimate

293,072

164,237*

34,080*

362,459

The Boeing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,092 Huntsville City Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,700

Households 2000 Census

Huntsville Hospital System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,320

NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,676 109,955

66,742

11,143

134,643

CINRAM

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500

Wal-Mart Stores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,300

Income & Age Avg. Household Income

$57,220

$55,856

$72,432

$55,343

Intergraph Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,097

Per Capita Income

$23,091

$24,015

$27,821

$22,073

Madison County Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,033

*2003 Census (2004 not available)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov)

Source: Chamber of Commerce

Aerospace & Defense Huntsville/Madison County is home to the U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center which combine to drive a thriving aerospace and defense technology industry. Nearly 15,000 direct DoD and 2,700 NASA employees manage some of the countries most important and sophisticated technology programs including missiles, aviation and space exploration. More than 250 companies employing an additional 27,000 workers support the local aerospace and defense industries.

Research & Technology

For more information visit: HuntsvilleAlabamaUSA.com

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Huntsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cummings Research Park has earned a reputation as a world center for technology development. The second-largest science and technology park in the U.S., Cummings Research Park is home to more than 225 companies and 23,000 people involved in technology research and development.

The Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors and Executive Committee 2005 Executive Committee Jim Link, Chair Dave Hargrove, Chair-Elect Tommy Beason, Past Chair Peri Widener, Secretary Jan Hess, Treasurer Brad Jones, Vice Chair Economic Development Joe Ritch, Vice Chair Governmental Affairs Joel Daves, Vice Chair Investor Relations Bill Watson, Vice Chair Research & Information Services Gerald Toland, Vice Chair Small Business Joe Austin, Vice Chair Workforce Development Chairman Mike Gillespie, Chair-Appointed Bill Gurley, Chair-Appointed Mayor Loretta Spencer, Chair-Appointed Karen Stanley, Chair-Appointed Brian Hilson, President/CEO

Elected Board Joe Alexander, Camber Corporation Pete Apple, CSC Joe Austin, Huntsville Hospital Scott Averbuch, Averbuch Realty Co., Inc. Clayton Bass, Huntsville Museum of Art Jim Bolte, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. Frank Caprio, Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne John Cooper, Avocent Corporation Dick Fountain, Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Associates Dr. Frank Franz, UAH Dr. John Gibson, Alabama A&M University Dr. Greg Gum, Radiology Associates Bill Gurley, SAIC Tharon Honeycutt, WHNT-TV Dr. Eric Janssen, SportsMed Jerre Penney, Bill Penney Toyota Joe Ritch, Sirote & Permutt, P.C. Scott Seeley, Regions Bank Remigius Shatas, RNR Ventures Sandra Steele, Enfinger Steele Development Paula Steigerwald, Huntsville Botanical Garden Herman Stubbs, Colonial Bank Gerald Toland, Redstone Federal Credit Union Irma Tuder, Analytical Services, Inc. Gail Wall, Beason & Nalley, Inc. Bill Watson, SouthTrust Bank Peri Widener, The Boeing Company Keith Wilson, Wyle Laboratories Tom Young, Intergraph Corporation 27 Initiatives June 2005

The Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) “The Missile and Space Intelligence Center is a major national scientific and technical intelligence production center giving critical support to the U.S. and Allied air crews, soldiers, and sailors.” – Senator Richard C. Shelby, (R), Ala.

hen most people think of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), immediately coming to mind are operations in the Washington, D.C. area. Augmenting overall operations, the DIA has a major field production activity, the Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC), located 700 miles from the National Capitol Region. MSIC has been a major tenant on Redstone Arsenal for forty years, and still enjoys a very vibrant relationship with the remainder of the intelligence community. With a primary location in Huntsville, MSIC retains critical synergism with the U.S. missile research and development community. In addition to that, within the local area MSIC has formed strong ties with our various corporate partners, enabling

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the center to remain one of the intelligence community’s most outstanding and respected intelligence providers. The Huntsville/ Redstone Arsenal area provides MSIC the opportunity to utilize key ranges, weapons testing facilities, external research laboratories, world-class educational institutions, and the combined engineering expertise found across the community. Without these critical partnerships, MSIC would not have been able to be as successful as it has been over its long history.

Early Beginnings MSIC’s history is indeed a rich one and can be traced back to the days shortly after World War II. To address emerging post-WWII concerns, in 1949 the Secretary of the Army approved the transfer of the Ordnance R&D Office (rockets) from Fort Bliss, TX, to Redstone Arsenal. Among those transferred were Dr. Werhner von Braun and his team of German scientists who came to the U.S. in 1945-1946 as part of “Operation Paperclip.”

This team of engineers, scientists, and military personnel quickly came to be the nerve center for all Army rocket and guided missile system development. In 1956, the U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency was established, headed by Dr. von Braun and MG John Medaris, U.S. Army. Both leaders clearly recognized the critical importance of foreign technical intelligence by establishing a special security office with the mission to obtain, analyze, and report on foreign missile-related activities. That office, known as the Technical Intelligence Division, constituted MSIC’s origin and was initially staffed with six engineers and intelligence analysts. The first U.S. satellite, Explorer I, resulted from the Jupiter program that made extensive use of the foreign intelligence supplied by this new intelligence group. In the following years MSIC went through many changes, both in name and organizational affiliation. Initially a part of the Army’s research and development community, MSIC was one of the DoD’s six major scientific and technical intelligence production elements. MSIC was known as the Missile and Space Intelligence Agency from 1970-1985, before a 1995 realignment changed our name to the Missile and Space Intelligence Center, a part of the Army Intelligence Agency. We remained an Army organization until 1992 Con-

gressional legislation moved MSIC to its current status as a part of the Defense Intelligence Agency.

An Unwavering Mission Over the years MSIC’s mission has remained constant, that of providing warfighters, tacticians, defense policymakers, countermeasure designers, and the research and development communities with comprehensive, allsource missile-related intelligence. MSIC’s core mission involves scientific and technical intelligence on surface-to-air missiles, ballistic missile defense systems, short-range ballistic missiles, antitank guided missiles, direct-ascent antisatellite missiles, directed energy weapons, selected space programs/systems, and relevant command, control, communications, and computers. Current operations and the proliferation of sophisticated weaponry throughout the world have amplified the critical nature of MSIC’s role as a primary intelligence producer for the services and other customers. Threat weapon systems continue to be developed and deployed; often coming from countries that previously were not major threats. These emerging systems, sometimes built using proven Soviet-era designs, still present a significant challenge to our analysts, and often continued on page 30

MSIC building at Redstone Arsenal

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include smart sensors and seekers; extensive low-observable technology and electronic warfare features; robotics; and computer-based command, control, communications, and computers (C4) systems. MSICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s product line has changed dramatically. Evolving from hard copy system studies, today our products more closely reflect the specific requirements of our customers. Our customer support includes portal access to current intelligence databases and assessments, use of integrated system documents in a DVD/CD format, dissemination of foreign materiel exploitation testing on videos; and

electronically disseminated trends and assessments. It has addressed the need to provide real-time intelligence by instituting an aggressive program to participate in joint command exercises, and to visit deploying forces for onsite, specialized briefings and demonstrations.

The MSIC Workforce MSIC has seen significant manpower growth over the past 40 years. On the civilian side, MSIC relies on a workforce that includes electronics, aerospace, and computer engineers; mathematicians and computer scientists; intelligence research and operations specialists, and a complete support staff. In recent years, MSIC

has continued to move to a true joint operating environment with the addition of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Marine Corps personnel assigned as part of its workforce. MSIC also has a strong component of military reserve forces, comprised of Army Individual Mobilization Augmentees, a U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy reserve units, and occasional augmentation by the Alabama Air National Guard. Incorporated into each of MSICâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission areas, these reservists provide an integral part of MSIC intelligence analysis and allow the center to tap into the extensive technical resources of the militaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserve forces, drawn locally and from across the country.

Moving to the 21st Century In January 1999, MSIC moved into its current facility, the Richard C. Shelby Center for Missile Intelligence. This modern complex, with over 200,000 sq. ft. of floorspace, provides MSIC with features such as high and medium bay exploitation work areas, along with specialized laboratory facilities such as the Radio Frequency, Electro-Optics/Infrared, Signal Analysis, and the new Joint Research Analysis and Assessment Center. Throughout the center, a state-of-the-art computer infrastructure provides each analyst with an extremely robust work platform. A high performance scientific computing center provides extensive computing power that is shared across the intelligence community. Several times each year MSIC sponsors classified and unclassified conferences attended by analysts and scientists from across the Department of Defense and the intelligence community to study critical issues facing the community. Many times these events have major impacts on defense analyses and policies, and provide tremendous collaborative opportunities for the MSIC workforce, its corporate partners, and its collective customers to come together for an exchange of ideas. One example of these is the annual Critical Mobile Missile Conference, bringing together the Joint Theater Missile Defense and Intelligence communities to discuss ways to find and destroy time-critical mobile missile targets and their infrastructure.

Current Projects Though organizations within the DoD continue to be major customers, in recent years MSIC has continued to market its expertise to other government activities so that they may have the full benefit of our analyses. Agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the FBI have become prime customers as they worked on issues such as commercial aviation safety and security for major events such as the Olympic games, etc. Additionally, over the past two years there have been numerous reports of airliners being 30 June 2005 Initiatives

lased with green lasers. These very serious events can impact both commercial and military aircraft, and have been the subject of considerable analysis and investigation by the FAA, and more recently the Transportation Security Administration. MSIC’s Directed Energy Weapons Group has provided considerable support to these organizations by assisting them in understanding the danger levels that might result from attacks of this type. MSIC has provided them with intelligence related to the significant proliferation of lowpower laser technology and hardware around the globe, and the possible relationships with terrorist organizations. MSIC also continues to provide engineering analysis of foreign ballistic and anti-tank guided missiles. MSIC’s tailored, hands-on SCUD ballistic missile training course has been a very valuable tool for both our warfighters and government analysts. The SCUD is the world’s most widely proliferated offensive missile, and is one of the most significant threats faced by warfighters today. MSIC continues to provide extensive, tailored technical intelligence support to its forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Whether the S&TI assessments involve surface-to-air, ballistic, or anti-tank guided missiles, MSIC systems analysts work very closely with the operational forces, as well as defense planners in assessing and evaluating threat capabilities across its mission area. Another area of continuing interest is MSIC’s outstanding work in the field of manportable surface-to-air missiles. MSIC actively participates in many projects where the proliferation and use of these inexpensive and widely available missile systems are being found around the world, often linked with terrorist organizations.

The Future Building on proud, established traditions and a superb record of service, the Missile and Space Intelligence Center will remain one of the Nation’s preeminent military intelligence organizations. As we have in the past, its dedicated intelligence professionals will look for innovative ways to remain, in the words of our agency’s motto, “Committed to Excellence in Defense of the Nation.” • Les Stamps

Les Stamps is currently the staff director and chief, Office for Program Management, MSIC. His office handles all program development, operations, human capital, procurement, financial management, security, and facility/logistics functions for MSIC. Les had been with MSIC for over 20 years, after serving as an armor officer in various armored cavalry and armor units, in Europe and in the United States. 31 Initiatives June 2005

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BRAC 05 recommends that the following activities relocate from Redstone Arsenal:

Departing Activities What: Joint robotics program development and acquisition activities to Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI, and consolidate them with the Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems, PEO Combat Support and Combat Service Support and Tank Automotive Research Development Engineering Center. Why: Consolidate Department of Defense expertise in Ground Vehicle Development and Acquisition activities at Detroit Arsenal.

What: Consolidate Information Systems Development and Acquisition to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Why: Consolidation of RD&A at a single site is essential to achieve the transformational objective. What: Missile and Munitions Center to Fort Lee, Virginia. Why: Consolidates Combat Service Support (CSS) training and doctrine development at a single installation. What: Inventory Control Point functions for Aviation Consumable Items to Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, and

reestablish them as Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Inventory Control Point functions; procurement management functions for Aviation Depot Level Reparables and designate them as Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Aviation Inventory Control Point functions; Inventory Control Point functions for Missile Consumable Items to Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, and reestablish them as Defense Logistics Agency Missile Inventory Control Point functions; procurement management functions for Missile Depot Level Reparables and designate them as Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio, Missile Inventory Control Point functions; and relocate a portion of the remaining integrated materiel management, user, and related support functions necessary to oversee the Inventory Control Point activities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, and Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, to Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Why: Supports the acquisition management of the remaining Service Consumable Items and Depot Level Reparables of a single DoD agency/activity. *provided by Deputy Commanding General Richard Amos, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command

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